The Remote Robot[1] (メカテイルス Meka Teirusu?, lit. "Mecha Tails"),[2] is an object that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a robot used by Tails that is capable of accessing different narrow sections in the game by its small size and its flying ability.
Appearance[]
The Remote Robot has a chicken walker design and vaguely resembles Tails; it has a rounded body and large head both colored orange, the head has two points on the top that resemble ears, two oval eyes colored blue, and a white muzzle-like piece attached to the lower part of the head via two gray bolts. On the bottom of the body is two white, thin legs with white and red feet, resembling Tails' shoes.
The Remote Robot also has the ability to transform itself into the Sea Fox, a small, one-manned submarine, for marine missions.
Overview[]
In Tails Adventure, the Remote Robot is an object found in Poloy Forest after defeating the Bird Walker. After this, the robot is equiped to Tails' inventory and can be unequiped by visiting Tails' House.
Tails piloting the Remote Robot in Polly Mountain 1, from Tails Adventure.
In gameplay, the Remote Robot can be used in Land stages by equipping it and pressing 
while standing still. While the player is controlling the Remote Robot, Tails cannot be controlled, but will be invulnerable to any obstacles. For the most part, the Remote Robot's controls are similar to Tails'; as such, it can move around by pressing left/right on 
and jump by pressing 
. It can also fly; unlike Tails' Heli-Tails, however, it flies by holding up on while standing still and pressing , rather than by pressing in mid-air. Also, unlike the Heli-Tails, the Remote Robot's flight is unlimited, and is not affected by wind. The Remote Robot is also half the size of Tails himself, allowing it to explore narrow paths the fox cub cannot enter. However, it lacks offensive features, though it cannot be damaged; that said, nevertheless, it will immediatly go back to Tails after being hit by special devices found in the Land version of Battle Fortress. When the player presses again, the Remote Robot will automatically head back to Tails' location.
In the game's end credits, Tails can be seen building a much larger version of the Remote Robot which explodes several times during creation, which is partly due to an interfering Flicky.
In other media[]
IDW Publishing[]
Fang the Hunter miniseries[]
The Remote Robot on the shelf, from Sonic the Hedgehog: Fang the Hunter Issue 3
The Remote Robot makes a cameo appearance in Sonic the Hedgehog: Fang the Hunter #3 where the robot is seen on a shelf.
Archie Comics[]
The T-Pup in Archie Comics.
The Remote Robot makes an appearance in the Archie Comics as an invention of Tails, but with a more dog-like appearance and is named T-Pup. He frequently assists Tails with a variety of functions, such as flying and holding data.
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Trivia[]
- The Buddy Bot seen in Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric is similar to the Remote Robot in its design and use.
References[]
- ↑ Tails Adventure (Sega Game Gear) United States instruction manual pg. 14.
- ↑ Tails Adventures (Sega Game Gear) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 27.